DEAR DR. ROACH: My son, in his mid-20s, uses a preworkout energy supplement to which I am opposed. Can you tell me if this is harmful so that I can show him scientific research and your educated and medically sound response? The supplement he uses contains alanine 1 g, creatine 1 g, arginine 1 g, […]
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Feelings hurt in high school linger long after graduation
DEAR ABBY: I loved the letter from “Ready for the Reunion” (July 31), who wondered why some people in her high school graduating class didn’t respond to the notice of the reunion. Some of us would like to completely forget high school and everything associated with it. I missed my 10th, 20th, 30th and 40th […]
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Capricorn: Lay out financial plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 53; Meg Ryan, 54; Allison Janney, 56; Ann Curry, 59. Happy Birthday: Deal with emotional matters that have been dragging you down so that you can move forward and be productive. You have plenty to gain if you can ease your stress and get back to networking and […]
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In hydration game, coffee counts
DEAR DR. ROACH: I drink a lot of coffee, about 80 ounces per day. I feel no ill effects and have no stomach discomfort, but my wife says water is better. A kidney specialist basically said, “fluid is fluid” and that as long as I am hydrated, coffee is fine. With studies showing that coffee […]
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Sagittarius: First, prepare for battle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Allyson Felix, 30; Denny Hamlin, 35; Chloe Sevigny, 41; Owen Wilson, 47. Happy Birthday: Expect to be tempted by someone with a lot of connections. Before you trust anyone, consider the motives behind the offer. Check out job opportunities that are outside your current location. Travel and greater communication are […]
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Woman’s vow of celibacy is tested by her friends
DEAR ABBY: I am a 28-year-old woman who has decided, after 11 years and 50-plus partners, to become celibate. A couple of friends have attempted to get me to break my vow. These men know how they make me feel, and I am finding it difficult to stay away from them. Although I have stopped […]
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Is big and tall patient getting petite size meds?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old, stand 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 325 pounds. The “average” person is half my size, yet when I get medication for various ailments (e.g., gout, pain, flu shots, etc.) I get the standard dose. I assume I have more physical mass as well as a […]
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Scorpio: Make your move quickly
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 37; Dylan Walsh, 52; Danny DeVito, 71; Martin Scorsese, 73. Happy Birthday: You’ll have options this year, but some will be more favorable than others. Don’t let emotions interfere with your ability to make the best choice. You have to look at the long-term effects and evaluate the […]
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Moving to the desert makes woman thirst for former life
DEAR ABBY: Last year my boyfriend and I moved across the country to Arizona so he could be closer to his friends and family. My entire family lives on the East Coast. Recently it seems like our plan to marry and start a family keeps getting pushed further and further into the future. I’m 35; […]
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Best diagnostic test is better left to doctor
DEAR DR. ROACH: Three years ago, during a routine mammogram, I was diagnosed with what has been deemed a benign (most likely) breast mass. Since then I have had mammograms every six months with ultrasounds to monitor it. Last summer my doctor wanted an MRI done of the breast, but my insurance company denied the […]